The shining star
We made a triumphant return to Elba. Where everyone was. struck. with. awe . We were dropped here by transportation from the clan . And we entered the mansion . The mansion was full of lights.
Before us was an assortment of children dressed as Butler's and maids .
Lilia : I didn't know you're this rich .
Livia : Yeah even I'm Shocked.
McElroy:
They're just boys and girls who lost their place during the skeleton army attack .
Lilia : So you're even a good person at heart . Still I don't believe it .
Jay :
Stop you're just pissing me off right now .
Butler :
We have prepared a bath please get refreshed we'll prepare dinner in the meantime .
Jay :
Thank you for your service.
Butler ,:.
Please don't thank me , I should be thankful for letting me stay in this place .
We proceded to take the bath one by one . It truly felt luxurious like in heaven . And we ate the dinner which was truly high quality.
Jay : This food is very delicious who made this .
The eyes of the boys darted around .
Jay : Who have you bought this time around .
From the kitchen came a middle age man in his 40 . He deeply bowed and greeted us .
Chef :
I am a chef who used to work at Fort Bronx . But I was fired . I was good friends with the general so he gave me the recommendation here.
So I was came here.
Jay:
Well if you're sent by the general then welcome to the small family.
Well then we had a fantastic day .
And slept and had an late start .
Had breakfast and left for the guild .
I'm shocked that how many cultures are mixed in this world . And how many tropes have I gone through
there's the action , adventure , sci-fi ,
fantasy , tragedy , romance etc .
And we entered the guild and everyone was in awe as they saw the perfect squad of warriors that bought down the ice dragon.
I asked the guild receptionist in full swag where was the master.
" In his office " she replied unfazed
We opened the door to his office .
" Wellcome my rising stars , congratulations on your victory "
"Please take a seat "
All this time I was gloating until I saw the guildmaster. I knew something was wrong .
Because he still be like .
Hmmm you have done well this time I am proud .
But for him to talk like this .
It felt off instinctively.
Guildmaster:
Welcome once again , I am quite simply amazed by your feats about how you slained the dragon .
Your feats will be recorded in the history of this guild forever .
I mark this dragon hunt as completed .
Jay :
Thank you for your kind complements . But I must ask why are you sweating so much .
Guildmaster:
No I am not sweating that much it's just hot today .
(sweating profusely)
Jay just smiled at the guildmaster with an eerie smile .
The guildmaster steeled himself .
Guildmaster:
I don't see Lloyd with you .
McElroy : He died . Unfortunately.
Guildmaster:
Then I have a bad news for you .
The commision was sponsored by Lloyd himself . And to prove himself he wanted to take the charge .
Who knew he would die like this .
But in his honor I mark this commission as complete .
But I apologize because I cannot compensate you.
Everyone: WHAT !!!
Guildmaster ,:
I would have liked to. compensate you myself . But the guild already runs on tight budget . And there have been slight issues in the guild.
Jay :
Are there any goods you can compensate us with ?
Guildmaster :
I'm afraid not , but there is something I can offer which might make up somewhat.
Jay :
Please don't say another quest .
Guildmaster:
It's another quest .
This just came in recently . And the reward is good and it might be easier to complete . Than the dragon .
Jay :
So what is it .
Guildmaster :
An observer has detected a shining star heading towards the desert .
We want you to retrieve it .
Jay :.
So a meteorite
Guildmaster:
What's that ?
Jay :
Never mind . A desert ? is it thar desert .
Guildmaster:
You're in point .
McElroy and Jay :
Nooooooo
Quest name : The shining star .
Location: Thar desert .
Quest difficulty : A+
Quest reward:
Rim 2
Failure condition : None .